I'm 36 years old, 5'6 tall and 110 lbs I'm planning to get mini tummy tuck and abdominal etching can I get the procedure same day? I tried to consult on some doctors in PI and said I don't have enough fats for tummy tuck but I do have stretch marks and little pooch bag. What procedure should I get to achieve hour glass figure? Please advise. Thank you very much for the response.
Answer: What can I do to achieve an hourglass shape? There are good options for rejuvenating your tummy. The first question is if you have noticeable diastasis, meaning a bulge in-between your six-pack muscles when you do a sit up or plank type of action. Your muscles look flat in your photo so this is likely not a major issue in decision making. A mini-tt is an option, but it looks like the skin above your umbilicus has some laxity and stretch marks which will not be addressed. If you do not mind a little loose skin around your umbilicus, the a mini-tummy tuck is a good option. For maximum skin tightening (assuming no diastasis), I would recommend some liposuction of the abdomen, hips and waist with skin excision and umbilical transposition. This is a tummy tuck type of skin excision excluding the muscle tightening. This can be done with an oral cocktail for sedation and local tumescent anesthesia, so you never go "under". There are no drains with resumption of activity as tolerated. There is an overall lower complication rate and down time compared to a traditional tummy tuck. On caveat is that you may have a vertical scar if your umbilical opening does not stretch down to your horizontal scar below the bikini line; but still, I think it would be a good "trade-off" to rejuvenate your tummy. This is a great option for many women out there . . . An in-person exam by an experienced body plastic surgeon will help guide you in your decision. Thank you, I hope this helps.
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Answer: What can I do to achieve an hourglass shape? There are good options for rejuvenating your tummy. The first question is if you have noticeable diastasis, meaning a bulge in-between your six-pack muscles when you do a sit up or plank type of action. Your muscles look flat in your photo so this is likely not a major issue in decision making. A mini-tt is an option, but it looks like the skin above your umbilicus has some laxity and stretch marks which will not be addressed. If you do not mind a little loose skin around your umbilicus, the a mini-tummy tuck is a good option. For maximum skin tightening (assuming no diastasis), I would recommend some liposuction of the abdomen, hips and waist with skin excision and umbilical transposition. This is a tummy tuck type of skin excision excluding the muscle tightening. This can be done with an oral cocktail for sedation and local tumescent anesthesia, so you never go "under". There are no drains with resumption of activity as tolerated. There is an overall lower complication rate and down time compared to a traditional tummy tuck. On caveat is that you may have a vertical scar if your umbilical opening does not stretch down to your horizontal scar below the bikini line; but still, I think it would be a good "trade-off" to rejuvenate your tummy. This is a great option for many women out there . . . An in-person exam by an experienced body plastic surgeon will help guide you in your decision. Thank you, I hope this helps.
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April 25, 2024
Answer: Consider Liposuction Thank you for your question and the photos you provided. From what I see, you could benefit from liposuction, skin tightening and fat grafting to the hips. This combination will help provide you with an hour glass shape. Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who feels comfortable with energy-based devices. Good luck!
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April 25, 2024
Answer: Consider Liposuction Thank you for your question and the photos you provided. From what I see, you could benefit from liposuction, skin tightening and fat grafting to the hips. This combination will help provide you with an hour glass shape. Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who feels comfortable with energy-based devices. Good luck!
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November 19, 2023
Answer: Mini tummy tuck with etching Yes, based on the photos you submitted you are a great candidate for a mini tummy tuck. I also use VASER lipo 360 on all my tummy tuck procedures and we can etch out your abdominal muscles.
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November 19, 2023
Answer: Mini tummy tuck with etching Yes, based on the photos you submitted you are a great candidate for a mini tummy tuck. I also use VASER lipo 360 on all my tummy tuck procedures and we can etch out your abdominal muscles.
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March 15, 2023
Answer: Liposuction I would suggest starting with liposuction of the abdomen and flanks and adding skin tightening to the abdomen with radiofrequency like Renuvion or ThermiTight to help tighten the skin.
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March 15, 2023
Answer: Liposuction I would suggest starting with liposuction of the abdomen and flanks and adding skin tightening to the abdomen with radiofrequency like Renuvion or ThermiTight to help tighten the skin.
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March 14, 2023
Answer: Single Procedure vs Staged While it is hard to say without an in person consultation, it is generally advised to have the tummytuck performed prior to your abdominal etching. When a tummy tuck is performed, abdominal skin redundancy is eliminated and midline muscle weakness is corrected via muscle plication (muscle tightening with internal sutures). This requires that an abdominal flap be created and redraped compromising lower abdomen blood supply and relying on horizontal perforators to keep the new flap viable while you heal. By limiting the procedure to solely a tummy tuck and waiting a period of 3-6 months for subsequent abdominal etching, you are increasing your chances of having optimal healing.
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March 14, 2023
Answer: Single Procedure vs Staged While it is hard to say without an in person consultation, it is generally advised to have the tummytuck performed prior to your abdominal etching. When a tummy tuck is performed, abdominal skin redundancy is eliminated and midline muscle weakness is corrected via muscle plication (muscle tightening with internal sutures). This requires that an abdominal flap be created and redraped compromising lower abdomen blood supply and relying on horizontal perforators to keep the new flap viable while you heal. By limiting the procedure to solely a tummy tuck and waiting a period of 3-6 months for subsequent abdominal etching, you are increasing your chances of having optimal healing.
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